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Kelly A. Birdwell BA, MD, MSCI

Assistant Professor of Medicine, and Medical Chief of VA Kidney Transplant, Nashville VA
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    4.9
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  • 216 ratings
  • 27 comments
Insurance Plans Accepted

Areas of Expertise

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    Kidney Transplantation
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    Kidney and Pancreas Transplant
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    Nephrology

Conditions and Treatments

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    Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT)
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    Hemodialysis
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    Kidney Biopsy
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    Peritoneal Dialysis
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    Plasmapheresis

Location

Languages

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    English

Education

  • Bachelor of Arts - University of Tennessee Knoxville, 1997
  • Doctor of Medicine - Emory University, 2001
  • Residency - University of Colorado Health Science Center, 2004
  • Master of Science in Clinical Investigation - Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, 2009
  • Fellowship - Vanderbilt University Medical Center, 2009

Board Certifications

  • Internal Medicine - American Board of Internal Medicine, 2004

Patient Comments

Patient Comments are gathered from the Press Ganey Patient Experience Survey and displayed in full. Patients are not identified in order to respect patient privacy.
She is one of the greatest Drs. I've ever had.
March 21, 2023
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She was top rate
March 21, 2023
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Very good doctor! Helped ease my fears. Look forward to working with her.
March 14, 2023
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My wife and I are wonderfully pleased with Dr. Birdwell. She is quite good at her job, and her concern for me is evident.
March 9, 2023
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Good
March 3, 2023
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Very good
March 2, 2023
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Doctor very detailed and professional!
February 21, 2023
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Dr Birdwell listens and answers any questions or concerns you have.
February 14, 2023
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Dr. Birdwell is professional, easy to talk to and listens to my concerns, she also includes me in decisions made about my care. I highly recommend her.
February 9, 2023
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